by Licia Berry | Nov 24, 2009 | Licia's Observations
a story about searching for one’s lost tribe Wingapo Cheskchamay (“Welcome, All Friends” in Powhatan language) I share this excerpt from my book with you now because I have lately struck a chord in some of my posts….there are others besides me who do not feel...
by Licia Berry | Nov 24, 2009 | Licia's Observations
“When a woman tells the truth she is creating the possibility for more truth around her.” -Adrienne Rich There is something about having an audience that provokes an artist (of any kind, whether writer, musician, visual artist, actor, etc.) to rise to the...
by Licia Berry | Nov 10, 2009 | Licia's Observations
They say in therapeutic settings that we always confront and heal what’s easiest first. For me, first was to confront the sexual abuse, then to confront my father, and to reclaim my sexuality, my feelings of safety in the world, and my power (and probably will...
by Licia Berry | Sep 13, 2009 | Licia's Observations
I’m undergoing a change of epic proportions…I’m happy. After many years of not knowing who I was, and therefore looking outside of myself to get the answer to that question…..leading to choosing to be in community with others that were not a great match for me, I...
by Licia Berry | Nov 23, 2008 | Licia's Observations
I recently had the joy of reading an unedited 2004 interview with Barack Obama, just after he had won the democratic nomination for senator of Illinois. In the interview, he was asked very specific questions about his religious beliefs; I found it refreshing and...